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The Sable is a well-known model for which Mercury is known. The 2008 Mercury Sable that is built on the Montego platform has been launched in the market after replacing the said model. It was introduced in the market for the first time as a 1986 model. That time it was built on the same platform as the Ford Taurus. However, this current fourth-generation model has more conservative styling and many standard and optional features. Sable trims come in as a well-equipped Base model and the luxurious Premier and both are available in all-wheel and front-wheel drive.

Exterior Look

The stylish look of the Sable nameplate is highlighted with a bold face, high-arching silhouette with a high belt-line and simple character lines that runs from the blunted prow towards the short tail. The front side features vertical grille bars in satin chrome tucked between huge corner headlights containing projector-beam lamps. The back section has large light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. Moreover, the Sable has a long wheelbase of 112.9 inches. The exterior body measures 202.1 inches long and it is 74.5 inches wide, while it is 61.5 inches tall. The exterior body of the car has beautiful colors, such as alloy clearcoat metallic, black clearcoat, dark ink blue, dune pearl clearcoat metallic, light ice blue, light sage, light tundra clearcoat metallic, merlot clearcoat metallic, oxford white clearcoat and silver birch clearcoat metallic.

Engine That Promises Powerful Ride

For a quiet and confident ride, the latest Sable models come with MacPherson-strut front suspension and a retuned independent coil-over rear suspension. All the four models get life from the standard dual-cam 3.5-liter V6 engine that becomes more powerful with the sharp six-speed automatic transmission. It delivers an estimated 260 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque. The EPA estimates for the new engine is 17 mpg for the city and 24 mpg for the highway in the Sable FWD models and 18 and 28 mpg respectively for the Sable AWD models.

Upscale Interior

The interior cabin has been designed to accommodate five passengers comfortably. While there are 60/40 split fold-down rear seat backs, fold-down front passenger seat and command seating as standard features, there are many other features depending upon the body style and trim. The headroom. Legroom and shoulder room are more than enough. The seats are either leather trimmed or covered with high quality cloth. With an interior cargo volume of 21.2 cubic feet, the latest models have a lot of space for your cargoes. The big flat trunk area in a boxy shape can carry a lot of gear. For more storage, it has eight cup-holders, front door storage pockets, front row center console, glove compartment, grocery bag hooks, instrument panel storage bin, map pockets and overhead console section inside the spacious interior. The inside parts are highlighted with colors, such as charcoal black, light camel and medium light stone.

Entertainment On The Road

The new Mercury Sable models are equipped with a wide range of entertainment related features. The Audio Input Jack is standard on all the four latest Sable models. The high quality AM/FM stereo with single CD player and MP3 capabilities are for the Base models. The up-level Premier models come standard with SYNC, the new voice-activation system and AudiophileŽ Sound System with AM/FM stereo/Six-disc in-dash CD changer. However, the manufacturer has kept the SIRIUS Satellite Radio and voice activated Navigation System as the optional feature for all the four models.

Safety Equipments

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given this new vehicle very high ranking, for its safety related equipments meant for both front and rear occupants. Standard safety features such as four-disc anti-lock braking system (ABS), airbags, belt-minder, personal safety system, fog lamps, LED tail-lamps, traction control, child safety locks along with other features can give you a peace of mind while traveling on harsh roads. The latest Mercury Sable cars have the best in the interior and exterior segment.